Chapter 515 Like a Celestial Being
Gao Wuye called Old Huang, the Imperial Physician of Jiangnan, for help, hoping to have him treat his illness. However, Old Huang was away in another city seeing another patient and was not in the provincial capital. Naturally, Gao Wuye couldn't wait to die, so he summoned many famous doctors to treat him.
Yet, even with so many renowned physicians, none could find any problems. They informed Gao Wuye that he was aging rapidly and, if this continued, he would not last three days.
It was then that Gao Wuye remembered that his current symptoms were very similar to those of Old Master Gao. He realized that Chen Xuan's words might have been accurate: this wasn't an illness, but malevolent energy!
Gao Wuye was arrogant to the core and naturally wouldn't go begging Chen Xuan, who had previously humiliated him. So, he sent someone to invite a very famous geomancer from the provincial capital. The geomancer took one look at Gao Wuye and shook his head like a rattle drum, stating that the malevolent energy was too powerful for him to handle and advised him to seek a more capable person.
Gao Wuye was dumbfounded upon hearing this. He had thought anyone could resolve such malevolent energy, but he never expected Chen Xuan to become his only hope for survival. He had no choice but to come and beg Chen Xuan.
That's why Gao Wuye had someone investigate Chen Xuan's location. Because he couldn't bear to face Chen Xuan directly, he had Xiao Wu call Chen Xuan.
"Mr. Chen, do you have confidence?"
To be honest, Xiao Wu didn't quite believe in geomancy and metaphysics, nor did he believe that a young man even younger than him could possess such skills.
Chen Xuan smiled and said, "You'll know when the time comes."
Xiao Wu opened his eyes.
"Damn, he really knows how to put on a show."
However, Xiao Wu naturally wouldn't say anything to Chen Xuan's face.
Soon, Xiao Wu drove the Mercedes-Benz G-wagon into a manor.
Although it was already late at night, the manor was still brightly lit. Inside the villa, a row of luxury cars was parked, and many people had come to visit Gao Wuye.
Jumping out of the car, Xiao Wu led Chen Xuan directly to Gao Wuye's residence.
At this moment, in the bedroom, Young Master Gao sat by the sickbed, looking at his uncle with heartache.
With his grandfather having had an accident and now his uncle falling ill, the Gao family was truly facing misfortune. He resolved to find a geomancer to examine the family's feng shui in the future!
Lying on the bed, Gao Wuye's aged face, which was out of place for his age, stared blankly at the ceiling, his eyes filled with regret.
If only he hadn't thrown the protective amulet Chen Xuan had given him into the trash bin, perhaps he wouldn't have ended up in such a predicament.
Suddenly, his gaze fell upon the protective amulet hanging around Young Master Gao's neck, and a flicker of hope ignited in his hollow eyes.
This was no mere protective amulet; it was clearly a life-saving charm!
"Xiao Yang, has Fifth Master treated you well usually?"
Gao Wuye cast an embarrassed glance at Young Master Gao, forcing out an awkward smile.
Young Master Gao, completely unaware that Gao Wuye had his eyes on his protective amulet, instinctively nodded and smiled, "Fifth Master has always treated me very well. Xiao Yang remembers it all. When my father hit me, it was you who protected me."
Upon hearing this, Gao Wuye breathed a sigh of relief. "Xiao Yang, since you remember Fifth Master's kindness, it will be easy. Can you let your uncle wear the protective amulet around your neck for a while..."
As soon as these words were spoken, the air seemed to freeze.
Young Master Gao's smile instantly stiffened, and his hand instinctively clutched the protective amulet around his neck. He cautiously backed away, as if afraid it would be snatched away.
Young Master Gao quickly realized that Gao Wuye's current predicament was precisely because Gao Wuye had not kept Chen Xuan's protective amulet.
It was as if the amulet in his hand was not just a charm, but his very lifeline!
"Xiao Yang, don't worry, I'll only wear it for a minute. I'm afraid I won't last until Mr. Chen arrives," Gao Wuye forced out a smile.
Young Master Gao chuckled dryly, "Uncle, don't worry, Mr. Chen will be here soon. There's no harm in waiting a minute."
As he spoke, Young Master Gao subconsciously tucked the protective amulet around his neck beneath his clothes.
It wasn't that Young Master Gao didn't care about Gao Wuye, but rather that this protective amulet was too valuable. If he took off the amulet and was tainted by the malevolent energy, he would end up like Gao Wuye. He was still young!
Seeing Young Master Gao's actions, Gao Wuye was so enraged he almost jumped out of bed. He felt like slapping Young Master Gao twice, but in his current state, he was barely breathing and so weak that even standing up was difficult.
He could only act like a toothless old dog, his voice hoarse, and he called out, "You good-for-nothing Xiao Yang! Your uncle doted on you for nothing... And lied to your father for nothing! Just you wait, I'll tell your father about you looking for hostesses at the nightclub a few days ago!"
Young Master Gao's face flushed with embarrassment and he quickly said, "Fifth Master, don't worry, I'll go find Mr. Chen for you right away!"
After speaking, Young Master Gao got up and slipped away. Just as he reached the door, a voice suddenly rang out, "Mr. Chen is here!"
Before the words had even finished, Young Master Gao and Chen Xuan bumped into each other.
Upon seeing Chen Xuan, Young Master Gao was first taken aback, then his face lit up with joy. "Mr. Chen, you're finally here! If you hadn't come any sooner, my uncle would have been finished."
Previously, Young Master Gao still harbored resentment towards Chen Xuan, especially after suffering Chen Xuan's retribution. However, after witnessing the power of that protective amulet, he not only held no grudges against Chen Xuan but actually felt that Chen Xuan was a master who hid his true abilities. He now looked at Chen Xuan with a hint of admiration.
Chen Xuan nodded faintly and walked towards the sickbed.
Gao Wuye hurriedly raised his head. Chen Xuan's face gradually became clear in his pupils. His expression was somewhat complicated, but for the sake of his life, he quickly spoke, "Mr. Chen, please save me quickly..."
If there was any condition that could make an arrogant person bow his head, survival would certainly be one of them.
Chen Xuan glanced at Gao Wuye. Indeed, Gao Wuye's condition was exactly as he had speculated – it was caused by the Gao family's malevolent energy.
He took out a protective amulet he had made on the way and threw it to Gao Wuye, sneering, "This time, don't throw it in the trash bin. Otherwise, no one can save you."
Gao Wuye's old face turned red. He cupped the protective amulet in his hands as if it were his lifeline, "Mr. Chen, there will never be a next time!"
With Young Master Gao's help, Gao Wuye, eager to live, immediately put on the protective amulet.
As soon as he put on the protective amulet, Gao Wuye felt a refreshing coolness surge from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head, invigorating his entire body as if he had eaten a Ginseng Fruit.
If one had Heavenly Eyes, they could see the malevolent energy gathered at the crown of Gao Wuye's head receding like a tide.
Because Gao Wuye had been exposed to the malevolent energy for a shorter period than Old Master Gao, and he was rescued in time, his recovery was also more prompt.
In the blink of an eye, Gao Wuye's wrinkled skin visibly restored itself at a rapid pace. A surge of vitality spread throughout his limbs, and a mysterious power began to brew within him. Gao Wuye actually rolled off the bed and stood up on his own.
He clenched his fists, his face filled with excitement.
Nothing was more joyous than regaining one's life!
And this scene once again stunned everyone present.
If their previous impression was perhaps that of a lucky coincidence, then this time, it further validated Chen Xuan's miraculous abilities.
The driver, Xiao Wu, had his eyes wider than bells. He stared at Chen Xuan, dumbfounded.
My goodness, was this a person, or a celestial being!